Median Earnings (1yr)
$30,913
23rd percentile (60th in AR)
Est. Median Debt
$9,500
Est. from national median (78 programs)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How National Park College graduates compare to all programs nationally

National Park College graduates earn $31k, placing them in the 23th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies certificate programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
National Park College$30,913$27,131$9,500*
Northwest Technical Institute$37,388$36,515*
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College$21,483$9,949*0.46
National Median$35,905$11,000*0.31
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale
$5,184$37,388
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock
$4,848$21,483$9,949

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At National Park College, approximately 47% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.